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How Dietitians Handle the Holiday Season

South Africa’s long summer holiday brings welcome relief after the hard-working, high-pressure year as well as well-deserved opportunities to fully enjoy festive traditions and indulgences.  You want to make the most of the special times but also find the balance with your healthy lifestyle goals and habits.   Here’s how four South Africa Registered Dietitians and […]

How to elevate your holiday feasting with juicy SA stone fruit

The summer holiday is finally here, and we all want to soak in that sense of abundance that comes with beautiful, long, hot days and plenty of opportunities to come together with our loved ones and friends.  Many South Africans have been on a tighter budget all year long, and there’s a longing to have […]

Proper Dosage For Peace Of Mind

Proper Dosage For Peace Of Mind While the classic approach suggests a spoonful of sugar helps medicine go down, convincing kids to take medicines often demands more than a little patience. While administering medicine to tots can be challenging, the good news is you can make it a little easier – and keep your child […]

VITAL ROLE OF NUTRITION IN THE TB RECOVERY JOURNEY

South Africa bears one of the highest burdens of tuberculosis (TB) disease in the world. Year on year, the country has a high incidence of TB infections and tens of thousands of South Africans lose their lives due to TB disease.   This is compounded by the prevalence of HIV-TB co-infection and ongoing issues with drug-resistant […]

Choosing the Right Probiotic

Choosing the right probiotic doesn’t have to be daunting. Whether you’re seeking immune support, considering a multi-strain formula, addressing IBS symptoms, or preparing for indulgence during the festive season, understanding how to read labels and recognising the significance of different strains can simplify the process.  How To Choose A Probiotic Look for the number of […]

Take control of end-of-year stress

We’re into the final stretch of the year, and most of us find ourselves caught up in a whirlwind of pressing responsibilities, high expectations and tight finances.  The kids are reeling with exam anxiety; deadlines are looming and loose ends are unravelling at work.  It doesn’t help that the early conversations about the upcoming family […]

Tackling Pain and Fever: A Solution for Every Generation

Managing pain and fever can be challenging when your family spans multiple generations. From tiny tots, to working moms and dads, to wise grandparents, each age group has its own unique needs when it comes to pain and fever relief. That’s where Panado® shines. Dedicated to everyone’s well-being, Panado® offers a range of products designed to tackle pain and […]

National Nutrition Week: Foods to make you feel good

What we eat each day has an extraordinary impact on our lives.  It not only affects our vulnerability to diseases over time, but it also influences our physical and cognitive abilities, as well as our emotional state.   Healthy food choices matter.  They empower us to perform and achieve at work and school and enable us […]

Three Top Tips to Taking on Seasonal Challenges

From summer sunshine and autumn leaves to cosy winters, and spring blossoms, each season comes with its own set of joys and challenges. It’s like nature’s way of keeping us on our toes! Spring is a season of renewal, with flowers blooming and temperatures rising. But along with the beauty, it can also bring some […]

Hope, Joy and Dignity… Take part and make it possible

Cancer is hard. The diagnosis, the treatment, the recovery. And with breast cancer, the loss of a breast too. It’s a very personal wound that often changes a woman’s perception of her femininity, self-worth and sense of belonging.  That’s where Reach for Recovery (R4R) and the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA) step in. All […]